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Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced launch is marked by strong sales figures and concurrent labor disputes at the company's Barcelona office.
Capcom is leaning into player feedback for the upcoming Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen DLC to address community concerns and regain player trust.
Retail associations and international lawmakers are pushing back against Sony’s potential transition away from physical PlayStation media.
Ubisoft’s shift to a 'selective model' signals a major strategy overhaul in gaming’s blockbuster economy
Developers behind Spyro: A Realm Beyond are clarifying the game's scope and unique mechanics, distinguishing the title from a traditional sequel.
Nintendo has announced the upcoming closure of its Mario Kart mobile title, sparking critical commentary alongside broader industry concerns.
A Brazilian court has ruled against Microsoft in a lawsuit concerning the loss of digital games following a hacked Xbox account.
Nintendo ends its mobile racing era as Mario Kart Tour prepares for permanent shutdown
PlayStation’s digital-only shift sparks a backlash from brands and retailers—even KFC is weighing in.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s billion-daily-player goal sparks skepticism across gaming media
PlayStation maintains its commitment to the live-service gaming model despite ongoing industry setbacks and internal challenges.
PS5 captures 75-80% of AAA single-player game launch sales, leaving Xbox trailing in console dominance
Sony doubles down on live-service games—and hints at a PS6 handheld—despite past struggles
Console wars shift as Xbox and PlayStation hit record-low sales while Nintendo Switch 2 reverses the trend